Overview

In modern-day society, determining the time is never an issue. Smartphones have become an extension of our bodies; we are constantly updated, alerted, and notified in an automated fashion. Although these devices have replaced the necessity of the wristwatch, nothing than replace the allure and sophistication of sporting a luxury timepiece on your wrist.

Patek Philippe is a Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer founded in 1839, and is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious watch manufacturers in the world. Polish watchmaker Antoni Patek was the common denominator as the company restructured many times over the years – starting out as ‘Patek, Czapek & Cie’, then ‘Patek & Cie’, and finally ‘Patek Philippe’ when Antoni partnered with French watchmaker Adrien Philippe in 1845. The company designed and produced pocket watches, innovative movements and complicated mechanical watches. The first wristwatch was created by the Patek Philippe company in 1868 in an effort to simplify the pocket watch. They mounted a small clock face onto a rectangular piece of gold, and secured it to a gold bracelet – thus creating the first example of the ‘wristwatch’ we still use today.

Demand Remains Strong

The demand for Patek Philippe watches at auction remains strong.

Miller & Miller is accepting quality consignments of Patek Philippe watches for an upcoming auction.

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